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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has taken karaoke to new heights, belting out a stirring rendition of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" -- with slightly modified lyrics -- while circling the Earth in the international space station. The video clip became a viral hit, attracting about 7 million views so far.

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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who holds a degree in mechanical engineering among other fields, has recorded what is said to be the first music video produced in space. On the International Space Station in zero gravity, Hadfield sings David Bowie's song "Space Oddity." Hadfield is expected to return to Earth today.

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